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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“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon