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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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon