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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Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant