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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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon