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 SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read