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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What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon