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
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
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
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
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