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 WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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Editors, Layout Designs
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw