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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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod