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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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon