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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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott