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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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez