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 One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
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Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL