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 CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon