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 SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon