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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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
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
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon