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:
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
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Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa