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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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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