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
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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
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A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett