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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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon