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 Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon