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
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
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
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon