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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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford