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:
Free Yourself from Workplace Bullying: Become Bully-Proof and Regain Control of Your Life
Author: Aryanne Oade
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey