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:
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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon