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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THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
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
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon