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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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford