Winners 2015
Below is a list of the 2015 WINNERS 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.
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)
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon