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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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon