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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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon