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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1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert