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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Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon