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 Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
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
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor