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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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
















































































































































































































































































