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 GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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