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
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible