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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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon