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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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon