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
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand