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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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon