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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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon