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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Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon