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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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
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 WOW your life now!
Amazon