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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WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
















































































































































































































































































