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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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
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
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon