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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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon