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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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon