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
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon