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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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon