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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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
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From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
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Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon