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.
Jump straight to:
- 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 ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1