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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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon