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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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