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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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon