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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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon