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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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible