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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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace