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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Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon