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:
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Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford