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 SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon