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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RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
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ReadHowYouWant
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon