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 MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
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
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon