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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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 Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service