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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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon