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
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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