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 FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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