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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WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon