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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Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com