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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WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon