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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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon