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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
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
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon