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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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read