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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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
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My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon