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 SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
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
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon