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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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
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
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell