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
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
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
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon