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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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter