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 Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
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OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon