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 Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Sophia and Sinclair Get Lost!
A rabbit and a turtle get
lost in a hay maze!
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
books2read.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon