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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GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon