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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Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon