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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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon