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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My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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