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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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Misty Black Media, LLC
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& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon