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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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service