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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Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
False Neutral
A story of choices made & not
made, & the collision of paths
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon