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 Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon