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
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin