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 FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway