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 Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes