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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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant