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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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
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& formatted by a professional
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SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon