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
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Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon