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, .
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- 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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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon