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 Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read