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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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens