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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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
There's a Duck in the House
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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon