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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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon