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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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
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
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon