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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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
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Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Joyful Activity Book
155 Uplifting Large
Print Puzzles for Adults
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Gollogans in Winter
An Irish Woodland Adventure
of Friendship and Discovery
by Helen O'Sullivan
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Toad Who Loved Tea
Tea-loving toad, a cruel crow
& an ancient prophecy collide.
by Faiz Kermani
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon