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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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon