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 Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon