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:
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MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
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Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon