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 Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford