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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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Light On - BECOMING JESSE
Jesse's Light faces secrets,
sorrows, and danger.
by Patsie McCandless
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Hell Space Bk 1 - Revelations
An ancient war. An alien
threat. Humanity's last stand!
by D S Sangster
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Professor Perishes
A unique whodunit with
suspects and reveals galore
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams