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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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read