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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VINE LEAVES PRESS
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon