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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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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