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
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The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon