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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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon