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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ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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