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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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Georgina Gnome and Things!
Georgina learns that friends
matter more than things!
by Amber Ray Snyder
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
So You Want To Be A…
A Fun Introduction to
Anthropology for Curious Kids
by Linda Soules
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Jumperell
A cheeky frog, magical
mayhem & colourful fun!
by Anna Spencer
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Cinderella, A Love Story
An award winning cozy middle
grade faerie tale retelling.
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Erig the Earwig
Award-Winning Nature and
Friendship Stories for Ages 5–
by Andy Evans
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
ALLOW ALL
A Novella of Love,
Grief, and Surveillance
by K. Aurum
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Little Worm Trilogy:
A Child's Poetic Journey of
Curiosity, Change & Friendship
by Omar Duran
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert