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
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
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
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon