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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A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam
LOOK OUT! Making trouble is
Sneaky Snobby´s hobby!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon
UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon