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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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon