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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The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon