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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MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
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
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman