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 Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon