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
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read