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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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
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
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads