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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Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The One Week Writing Workshop
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Karin Adams
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Hell Space Bk 1 - Revelations
An ancient war. An alien
threat. Humanity's last stand!
by D S Sangster
A is for Amazing
Helping children explore
emotions with positivity
by Charlotte Helen Rose
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford