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 Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
















































































































































































































































































