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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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon