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:
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An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
Adventures of Negassi Brothers
Exciting children's adventure
into African history
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
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Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
Winds of Discontent
Gun running, investigative
reporter and Yvonne
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
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The Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon