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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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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