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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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
















































































































































































































































































