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 DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon