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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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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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 COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon