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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BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon