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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MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
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BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt