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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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon