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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Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
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Editors, Layout Designs
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
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answers, top tips & more.
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon