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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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon