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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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon