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 Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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