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.
Jump straight to:
- 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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AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
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
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon