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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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams