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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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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