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:
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Author: Aryanne Oade
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Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon