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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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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