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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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Gollogans in Winter
An Irish Woodland Adventure
of Friendship and Discovery
by Helen O'Sullivan
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Cinderella, A Love Story
An award winning cozy middle
grade faerie tale retelling.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Georgina Gnome and Things!
Georgina learns that friends
matter more than things!
by Amber Ray Snyder
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
Hell Space Bk 1 - Revelations
An ancient war. An alien
threat. Humanity's last stand!
by D S Sangster
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com