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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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
PRESCHOOL MATH WORKBOOK
Large print, count, trace, add
subtract & more, ages 3-5
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD