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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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
books2read.com
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
YouTube
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
The Long Road to Namai
Adventures of a daughter of
Earth on a planet of psychics
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Adventures of Negassi Brothers
Exciting children's adventure
into African history
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
False Neutral
A story of choices made & not
made, & the collision of paths
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon