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
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor