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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RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
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ReadHowYouWant
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias