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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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon