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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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith