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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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon