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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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com