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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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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