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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SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
PRESCHOOL MATH WORKBOOK
Large print, count, trace, add
subtract & more, ages 3-5
LEARN NUMBERS 0-10
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon