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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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts