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:
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon