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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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
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
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon