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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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon