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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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon