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
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley