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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Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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