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 Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon