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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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
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Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon