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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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon