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:
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
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Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com