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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An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
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
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon