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:
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon