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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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon