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:
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress