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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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
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My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon