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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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
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
marthagayle
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon