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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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
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
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon