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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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon