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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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon