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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BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
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Quality partnership publisher
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From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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