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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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond