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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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon