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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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon