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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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
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Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank