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 Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
TWO LEFT WINGS - Safety Averse
4 kids - heart-warming / funny
friendship and self-growth
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
books2read.com
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Long Road to Namai
Adventures of a daughter of
Earth on a planet of psychics
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon