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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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com