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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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts