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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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon