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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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Erig the Earwig
Award-Winning Nature and
Friendship Stories for Ages 5–
by Andy Evans
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Georgina Gnome and Things!
Georgina learns that friends
matter more than things!
by Amber Ray Snyder
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Gollogans in Winter
An Irish Woodland Adventure
of Friendship and Discovery
by Helen O'Sullivan
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon