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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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry