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:
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
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Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
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$1000 prize & publication.
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VINE LEAVES PRESS
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon