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 Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Light On - BECOMING JESSE
Jesse's Light faces secrets,
sorrows, and danger.
by Patsie McCandless
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
ALLOW ALL
A Novella of Love,
Grief, and Surveillance
by K. Aurum
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Christmas Adventure for Kids
A festive fiasco filled
with mischief and magic!
by Gary Trew
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon