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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon