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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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon