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
Sponsored Ads
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
The Little Worm Trilogy:
A Child's Poetic Journey of
Curiosity, Change & Friendship
by Omar Duran
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Hell Space Bk 1 - Revelations
An ancient war. An alien
threat. Humanity's last stand!
by D S Sangster
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Bright Stars Surround Us
Love, Adventure, and
Romance Across the Galaxy
by Mary Connaughty-Sullivan
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
So You Want To Be A…
A Fun Introduction to
Anthropology for Curious Kids
by Linda Soules
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon