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 Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon