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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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
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