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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A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon