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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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
PRESCHOOL MATH WORKBOOK
Large print, count, trace, add
subtract & more, ages 3-5
LEARN NUMBERS 0-10
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Professor Perishes
A unique whodunit with
suspects and reveals galore
Amazon