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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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon