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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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon