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 Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
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
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
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