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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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon