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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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon