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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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
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
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon