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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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 MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
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
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon