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 PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon