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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Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
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
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
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