Finalists 2014
Below is a list of the 2014 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, 2015.
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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:
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon