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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Idea To Finished Draft
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A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
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The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Lead the Competition
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Digital Media Predictions.
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
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