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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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
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ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon