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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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster