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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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon
Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer
The ‘Witch of Edmonton’
overturns Jacobean London
www.jonathanvischer.com
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
The Long Road to Namai
Adventures of a daughter of
Earth on a planet of psychics
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Hieroglyph
A fantastical mix of history &
fantasy. GOLD medal winner!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
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
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
Amazon
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon