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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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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MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon