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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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1