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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PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon