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 QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
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
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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