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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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon