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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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon