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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MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
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Metaworx
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon