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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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon