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 Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon