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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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon