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, .
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- 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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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read