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 WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Gollogans in Winter
An Irish Woodland Adventure
of Friendship and Discovery
by Helen O'Sullivan
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
ALLOW ALL
A Novella of Love,
Grief, and Surveillance
by K. Aurum
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon