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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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon