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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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon