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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BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon