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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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon