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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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon