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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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok