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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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
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Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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