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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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon