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:
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Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon