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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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon