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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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon