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, .
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- 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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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
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 .
blogaboutl
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
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Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon