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 Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
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
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon