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 Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter