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 Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com