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 NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
by Joseph Robert Parent
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Cinderella, A Love Story
An award winning cozy middle
grade faerie tale retelling.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Light On - BECOMING JESSE
Jesse's Light faces secrets,
sorrows, and danger.
by Patsie McCandless
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE INNKEEPER
The Untold Christmas Story:
The Innkeeper's Perspective
by Gerald Robison
Bright Stars Surround Us
Love, Adventure, and
Romance Across the Galaxy
by Mary Connaughty-Sullivan
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Georgina Gnome and Things!
Georgina learns that friends
matter more than things!
by Amber Ray Snyder
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon