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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The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon