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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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon