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:
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
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
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds