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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Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com