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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If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com