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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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
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
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon