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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon