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 Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon