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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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
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
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
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The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon