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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Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon