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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com