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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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes