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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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod