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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MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon