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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BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon