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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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
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VINE LEAVES PRESS
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon