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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Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis