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 First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com