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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The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon