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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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
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
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon