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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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules