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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TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith