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 SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon