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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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith