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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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith