Finalists 2015
Below is a list of the 2015 FINALISTS in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The children's books were read and judged by children in 8 UK primary and secondary schools, the adult books by 2 Reading Groups, 1 in London and 1 in Stockholm. The books were marked according to EDITING, THEME, STYLE, COVER and, in the case of many of the children's books, ILLUSTRATIONS.
The WINNERS will be announced on April 1st, .
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- Category 1: Pre-school picture books
- Category 2: Books for 6 - 8 year olds
- Category 3: Books for 9 - 12 year olds
- Category 4: Books for Teenagers
- Category 5: Books for adults (fiction)
- Category 6: Books for Adults (non-fiction)
- Red Ribbon Bands
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
Free Yourself from Workplace Bullying: Become Bully-Proof and Regain Control of Your Life
Author: Aryanne Oade
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon