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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PRESCHOOL MATH WORKBOOK
Large print, count, trace, add
subtract & more, ages 3-5
LEARN NUMBERS 0-10
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett