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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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon