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
Sponsored Ads
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com