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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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon