Winners 2015
Below is a list of the 2015 WINNERS 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.
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)
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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REGAINING LIFE'S WINDING TRAIL
The unusual life of
a scientist and poet
www.austinmacauley.com
Billy the Brave
Multi-award winning comics
powered by healthy eating.
Amazon
HEIR OF RA
An award-winning adventure
through history and time!
www.amazon.com
Word of the Week: Volume one
A wry examination of the
words we think we know.
www.balancemedia.co.uk
MURDER ON CAYE ISLE
'A cleverly plotted thriller,
lots of sexy romance' WSA
Amazon
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secret
Crime-fighting teens meet
ancient Egyptian intrigue!
Amazon
How Dare the Birds Sing
Secrets, love, hatred and
unthinkable quirks of fate.
www.amazon.com
Formatting and Cover Design
Let me turn your manuscript
into something exceptional!
www.jschlenker.com
WHERE ACORNS LANDED
For those who believe in
faeries, angels or ghosts
www.amazon.co.uk
Were You Born for Such a Time?
A "must read" for every teen
and all who know a teen!
www.carolynhayes.net
Nik Coppin's Comedy World
Stand-up comedy stories
don't get much funnier!
Amazon
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
Dinner on the Doorstep
A beautiful story of hope
and celebration of community.
www.elizabethmarycummings.com
The Book of Revelations
A woman finds self-acceptance
overcoming many challenges
Amazon
Yes and Pigs Might Fly
'Genuinely insightful'
FINALIST in the WSBA
www.amazon.co.uk
No Deadly Medicine
A gripping debut thriller
fast paced and unputdownable!
www.amazon.co.uk
Zuma the Dog
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www.zumathedog.com
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
The unusual life of
a scientist and poet
www.austinmacauley.com
The Staten Island Butcher
A priest & an alcoholic
team up to catch a killer!
www.amazon.com
Finnigan the Circus Cat
A rescued kitten finds a home
in a circus museum!
www.amazon.com
Ever Alice
Alice returns to Wonderland to
take out the Queen of Hearts.
Amazon
The Frog Who Was Blue
A charity book that is
helping children in Africa.
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
MISFORTUNE ANNIE
An 1880s cowgirl tougher
than Calamity Jane!
www.amazon.co.uk
TAILS, Finalist 9-12 yrs
'A magical story that
children will love.'
www.amazon.com
A Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
www.amazon.co.uk
INDIE BOOK SOURCE
Support & promotion incl.
webpage & 1 yr. promo
www.indiebooksource.com
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Bon voyage - take the journey,
explore those self-discoveries
www.amazon.com
THE NAMESAKE: Truth is Freedom
When faith turns to violence,
two women are changed forever
www.amazon.co.uk