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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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
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answers, top tips & more.
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DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
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Karin Adams
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon