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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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon