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 FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com