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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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes