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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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon