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 Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon