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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Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon