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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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
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Momma Llama World
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon