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 FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon