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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MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon