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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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
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BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon