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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THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon