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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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon