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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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
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
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon