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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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon