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 Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
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KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
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TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
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MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
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SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
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There's a Duck in the House
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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