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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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
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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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon