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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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
















































































































































































































































































