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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Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon