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 Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon