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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Silence of Children
An accidental vigilante with
no superhero skills
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
THE LIGHTNESS OF WATER
"A refined fantasy adventure”
- Silver Medal, TWSA
books2read.com
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Great Inventor of the Stars
A Master in Training fixes a
broken sky by adding stars
Amazon
A Going Home Surprise
Award winning book for a
child about owning a pet
Amazon
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
Amazon
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
The S.O.U.R.C.E.
6Awards-FABLE-8-12/
Sea Animals/Kids/Pollution
Amazon
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com