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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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!