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 Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon