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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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon