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 Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon