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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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Professor Perishes
A unique whodunit with
suspects and reveals galore
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon