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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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon