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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My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon