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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The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz