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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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor