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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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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