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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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon