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, .
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- 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:
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE REPROBATES
Do you remember suffering
from a death of the soul?
www.benjamingrose.co.uk
LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
books2read.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon