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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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon