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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From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
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The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens