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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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon