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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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon