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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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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