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 Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon