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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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
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answers, top tips & more.
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KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias