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:
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor