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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AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon