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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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
PRESCHOOL MATH WORKBOOK
Large print, count, trace, add
subtract & more, ages 3-5
LEARN NUMBERS 0-10
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott