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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LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes