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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon