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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PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Misty Black Media, LLC
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& formatted by a professional
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple