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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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon