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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CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon