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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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress