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 Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon