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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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
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Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon