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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ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones