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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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon