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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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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Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Loss & healing through friend-
ship knitting and community.
Amazon
The Silence of Children
An accidental vigilante with
no superhero skills
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon