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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A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon