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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Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Adventures of Negassi Brothers
Exciting children's adventure
into African history
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE LIGHTNESS OF WATER
"A refined fantasy adventure”
- Silver Medal, TWSA
books2read.com
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon