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 DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
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answers, top tips & more.
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Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon