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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I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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