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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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon