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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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
PRESCHOOL MATH WORKBOOK
Large print, count, trace, add
subtract & more, ages 3-5
LEARN NUMBERS 0-10
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry