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:
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There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon