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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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!