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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Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service