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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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon