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 Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon