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 Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Cinderella, A Love Story
An award winning cozy middle
grade faerie tale retelling.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Joyful Activity Book
155 Uplifting Large
Print Puzzles for Adults
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Light On - BECOMING JESSE
Jesse's Light faces secrets,
sorrows, and danger.
by Patsie McCandless
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon