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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1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Toad Who Loved Tea
Tea-loving toad, a cruel crow
& an ancient prophecy collide.
by Faiz Kermani
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon