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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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Professor Perishes
A unique whodunit with
suspects and reveals galore
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
There's a Duck in the House
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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
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Editors, Layout Designs
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon