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 Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
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
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne