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 TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
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
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon