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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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com