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, .
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- 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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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon