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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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon