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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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon