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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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon