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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There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor