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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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Erig the Earwig
Award-Winning Nature and
Friendship Stories for Ages 5–
by Andy Evans
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
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
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Toad Who Loved Tea
Tea-loving toad, a cruel crow
& an ancient prophecy collide.
by Faiz Kermani
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Cinderella, A Love Story
An award winning cozy middle
grade faerie tale retelling.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
A Wild Ride
A magical horse, a daring
cowgirl, a wild rodeo mystery!
by Niki Danforth
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon