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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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon