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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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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