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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2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes