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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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis