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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KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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