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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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon