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 DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
There's a Duck in the House
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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Toad Who Loved Tea
Tea-loving toad, a cruel crow
& an ancient prophecy collide.
by Faiz Kermani
The Little Worm Trilogy:
A Child's Poetic Journey of
Curiosity, Change & Friendship
by Omar Duran
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
Georgina Gnome and Things!
Georgina learns that friends
matter more than things!
by Amber Ray Snyder
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Hell Space Bk 1 - Revelations
An ancient war. An alien
threat. Humanity's last stand!
by D S Sangster
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss