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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PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon