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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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
A is for Amazing
Helping children explore
emotions with positivity
by Charlotte Helen Rose
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Georgina Gnome and Things!
Georgina learns that friends
matter more than things!
by Amber Ray Snyder
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
A Wild Ride
A magical horse, a daring
cowgirl, a wild rodeo mystery!
by Niki Danforth
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Light On - BECOMING JESSE
Jesse's Light faces secrets,
sorrows, and danger.
by Patsie McCandless
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Bright Stars Surround Us
Love, Adventure, and
Romance Across the Galaxy
by Mary Connaughty-Sullivan
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok