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:
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Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon