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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AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon