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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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon