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
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford