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
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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon