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
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KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon