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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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon