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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The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon