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 Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read