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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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press