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, .
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- 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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MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon