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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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
















































































































































































































































































