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, .
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- 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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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon