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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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon