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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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon