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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The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
PRESCHOOL MATH WORKBOOK
Large print, count, trace, add
subtract & more, ages 3-5
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