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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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL