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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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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marthagayle
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon