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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A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon