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:
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Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Music from a Strange Planet
Stories: An intense, inventive
deep-dive into interior worlds
Goodreads
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
False Neutral
A story of choices made & not
made, & the collision of paths
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
ZAPINETTE’S FRENCH HEROINES
Famous French women get a
second chance to do good!
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Adventures of Negassi Brothers
Exciting children's adventure
into African history
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Kingdom of Trung Trung Karmo
A fast-paced adventure
for middle graders
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Eight Billion Reasons
Hello World of 8 Billion -
Defining Issue Of The 21st Cen
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BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Planet Asperger
Around the Syndrome
in 88 Questions
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Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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