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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A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon