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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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon