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 TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
















































































































































































































































































