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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Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon