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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THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon