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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100% SUCCESS MINDSET
Achieve your goals and
improve personal development
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
YouTube
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
bookshop.org
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon