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 SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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