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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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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