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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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon