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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Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon