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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From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
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
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon