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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The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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