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 Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon