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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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon