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 MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon