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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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes