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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Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Hell Space Bk 1 - Revelations
An ancient war. An alien
threat. Humanity's last stand!
by D S Sangster
Zoli and Her New Apprentice
A Triceratops, a magic
apprentice & spells gone wild!
by Mrs Jane Clack
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
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
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod