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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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon