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 PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon