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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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon