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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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon