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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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
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
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon