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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Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon