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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Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon