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 Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com