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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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod