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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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon