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
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon