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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Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon