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:
Free Yourself from Workplace Bullying: Become Bully-Proof and Regain Control of Your Life
Author: Aryanne Oade
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon