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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Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok