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 and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
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
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service