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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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
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
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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