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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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett