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
Sponsored Ads
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon