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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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon