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, .
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- 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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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
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Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
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open for submissions
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Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon