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.
Jump straight to:
- 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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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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