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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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes