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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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon