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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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
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
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon