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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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams