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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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon