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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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress