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 Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon