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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ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon