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 Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon