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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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon