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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AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
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
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1