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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WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Lead the Competition
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Digital Media Predictions.
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules