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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Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon