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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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon