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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A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon