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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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon