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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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
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about oceans
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds