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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The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
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
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon