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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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon