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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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
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
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon