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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ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon