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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The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon