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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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
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
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon