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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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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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
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon