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
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service