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 Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon