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
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith