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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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
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
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon