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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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon