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 Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read