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:
Free Yourself from Workplace Bullying: Become Bully-Proof and Regain Control of Your Life
Author: Aryanne Oade
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon