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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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon