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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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon