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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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon