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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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon