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 Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
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answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon