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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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
bookshop.org
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE LIGHTNESS OF WATER
"A refined fantasy adventure”
- Silver Medal, TWSA
books2read.com
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon