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
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon