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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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon