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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The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
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
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon