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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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon