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
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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
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Metaworx
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
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Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
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