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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The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke