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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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott