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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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon