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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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Professor Perishes
A unique whodunit with
suspects and reveals galore
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Toad Who Loved Tea
Tea-loving toad, a cruel crow
& an ancient prophecy collide.
by Faiz Kermani
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Hell Space Bk 1 - Revelations
An ancient war. An alien
threat. Humanity's last stand!
by D S Sangster
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
ALLOW ALL
A Novella of Love,
Grief, and Surveillance
by K. Aurum
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
A Wild Ride
A magical horse, a daring
cowgirl, a wild rodeo mystery!
by Niki Danforth
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD