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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Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon