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
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Editors, Layout Designs
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
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
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon