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 Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon