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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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
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon