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:
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
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
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon