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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YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books