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:
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon