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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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com