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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LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon