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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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
A Wild Ride
A magical horse, a daring
cowgirl, a wild rodeo mystery!
by Niki Danforth
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Hell Space Bk 1 - Revelations
An ancient war. An alien
threat. Humanity's last stand!
by D S Sangster
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon