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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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw