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, .
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- 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:
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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
ALLOW ALL
A Novella of Love,
Grief, and Surveillance
by K. Aurum
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
by Joseph Robert Parent
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon