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:
Free Yourself from Workplace Bullying: Become Bully-Proof and Regain Control of Your Life
Author: Aryanne Oade
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell