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 Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple