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
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank