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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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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