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 TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon