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
Sponsored Ads
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon