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
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Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias