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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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon