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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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
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The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate