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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MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon