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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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon