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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Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press