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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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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