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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Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
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