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
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon