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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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes