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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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon