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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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon