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 PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
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DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon