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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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon