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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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read