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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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress