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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Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
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
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon