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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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
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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