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 Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
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
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon