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
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
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Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon