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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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
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BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon