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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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com