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 Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
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Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon