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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MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon