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
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon