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 Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
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
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
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
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon