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
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
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Metaworx
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon