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 Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon