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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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press