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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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor