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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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley