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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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon