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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2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon