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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon