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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NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon