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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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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