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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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com