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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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon