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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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey