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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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
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Metaworx
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes